Navigating Corporate America to Commercial Real Estate: Mark Paschal's Journey

In this episode of the Industrial Advisors podcast, hosts Bill Condon and Kyle Back sit down with Mark Paschal, the Senior Vice President of National Build-to-Suit at SunCap Property Group. Mark shares his unique career path starting from his days as a football player at UNC, through his diverse experiences in corporate America, and his eventual shift into the real estate sector. He elaborates on the importance of relationship-building, the impact of technology in real estate, and how SunCap differentiates itself in the competitive build-to-suit market. Paschal also discusses market trends, the challenges of power and labor, and his optimistic outlook for the future of industrial real estate. The conversation provides insightful takeaways on the dynamic landscape of corporate real estate development.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

01:32 Career Journey and Early Challenges

03:36 Joining SunCap Property Group

05:48 SunCap's Relationship with FedEx Ground

06:48 Client Relationships and Business Strategy

13:23 Market Trends and Future Outlook

19:14 Closing Thoughts and Final Questions